Sarcoma Cancer is a rare disease, often misdiagnosed, often afflicting children and young adults.The Karen Wyckoff Sarcoma Foundation is dedicated to Sarcoma Cancer research, support and education...and the fight to find a cure.

·Not all lumps, bumps and bruises are cancerous. However, sarcoma is best treated if diagnosed early. Be vigilant, seek help and ask questions.

O Be alert to:

Lumps that are deep, new, or getting larger.

·Any lump or bump:

oEspecially those 2 inches long or larger (a little bit bigger than a golf ball)

oanywhere in your body

owhether or not it hurts (not all sarcomas are painful)

Pain:

othat is not explained by an injury or too much activity

othat occurs at night

othat persists when resting the sore area

othat lasts more than one month

O Be sure to seek medical attention if you or your child experiences:

·More pain than would be expected from an incident.

·Pain that does not go away despite treatment.

·Any areas on the body that should be the same on both sides, but are not.

·Discomfort when moving an arm or leg.

·A lump or bump that is growing and may or may not be painful.

Knowledge is power. The Red Flags of Sarcoma Campaign educates the public on the symptoms of sarcoma, with the goal of promoting early detection and ultimately saving lives. Please join us in this effort. Do these few easy things: